This One day course enables participants to learn about the best practices for implementing and managing an Environmental Management System (EMS) as specified in ISO 14001:2015. This training also helps to understand how ISO 14001 relates with other management systems. The participant will learn the different components of an EMS, including the EMS policy, procedures, measuring performance, management’s commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement.

Who should attend?

Members of an Environmental team

Professionals wanting to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the main processes of an Environmental Management System (EMS)

Staff involved in the implementation of the ISO 14001 standard

Staff involved in operations related to an EMS

Auditors

Learning objective:

To understand the implementation of an Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001

To understand the relationship between an Environmental Management System with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization

To know the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing to effectively manage an Environmental Management System

To acquire the necessary expertise to contribute in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) as specified in ISO 14001

Course Agenda:

Introduction to the ISO 14000 family of standards

Introduction to management systems and the process approach

Fundamental principles in Environmental Management

General requirements: presentation of the clauses 4 to 4.6 of the ISO 14001 standard

Implementation phases of the ISO 14001 framework

Continual improvement of Environmental Management System

Conducting an ISO 14001 certification audit

Identification and Evaluation of Environmental Aspects/Impacts and their Significance